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Seattle Center to host silent vigil after Bite of Seattle shooting
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Key Points:
- A silent vigil will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Seattle Center's International Fountain to honor victims of the Bite of Seattle shooting that occurred on Sunday.
- The deadly incident left three people dead, including a 19-year-old suspect, and injured four bystanders; victims included Ashley Whitehead, 56, and Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba, 44.
- The vigil invites community members to bring flowers or written messages as a gesture of reflection, compassion, and healing following the senseless violence.
- This event is organized in partnership with the Seattle Mayor's Office, Seattle Police Department, and Seattle Fire Department, with public parking available nearby.
- Seattle Center, a 74-acre venue hosting various cultural organizations, has become a focal point for community support in the aftermath of the tragedy.
